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Jean Stapleton | |
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Stapleton in June 1977 | |
Born | Jeanne Murray January 19, 1923 New York City, U.S. |
Died | May 31, 2013 New York City, U.S. | (aged 90)
Resting place | Lincoln Cemetery, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1941–2001 |
Spouse |
William H. Putch
(m. 1957; died 1983) |
Children | 2, including John Putch |
Jean Stapleton (born Jeanne Murray; January 19, 1923 – May 31, 2013) was an American character actress of stage, television and film. Stapleton is best known for her portrayal of Edith Bunker, the perpetually optimistic and devoted wife of Archie Bunker, on the 1970s sitcom All in the Family,[1] a role that earned her three Emmys and two Golden Globes for Best Actress in a comedy series. She also made occasional appearances on the All in the Family follow-up series Archie Bunker's Place, but asked to be written out of the show during the first season due to becoming tired of the role.[1][2]